NAPOLCOM PNPE Numerical (Quantitative Reasoning) Review
NAPOLCOM PNPE Numerical (Quantitative Reasoning) Review
NAPOLCOM calls the math area of the PNP Entrance Exam Quantitative Reasoning. It's one of four areas, and NAPOLCOM lists its scope as percentage, fractions, number series, and problem solving including bar-graph interpretation. NAPOLCOM doesn't publish how many items it has.
This post is the topic plan behind the NAPOLCOM PNPE guide.
Percentage
- Percentage of a number; percentage increase and decrease
- Finding the original amount after a change (reverse percentage)
- Successive percentages: a 10% increase then a 10% decrease is not zero change
- Discounts, simple interest and commissions
Fractions
- All four operations with fractions and mixed numbers
- Converting between fractions, decimals and percentages
- Comparing and ordering fractions
- Ratio and proportion, which build on the same skills
Number series
Find the rule by looking at the differences between terms:
- Constant difference or constant ratio
- Differences of differences
- Two patterns alternating
- Squares, cubes and step patterns (×2 + 1, and so on)
Check each difference twice. One subtraction slip gives you the wrong rule.
Problem solving
Recognize the common types:
- Age problems
- Work-rate problems
- Distance-rate-time
- Mixture and money problems
Read the whole problem, write down what's being asked, set up the equation, solve, then check your answer against the question.
Bar-graph interpretation
- Read the title, axis labels and units first.
- Practice pulling one exact value quickly, then comparisons (difference, ratio, percentage change between two bars).
- Watch for scales that don't start at zero.
A 3-week Quantitative drilling plan
| Week | Focus | Volume target |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Percentages + fractions | 80 items |
| 2 | Word problems + number series | 80 items |
| 3 | Bar graphs + one full practice test | 1 practice test + 40 items |
Practice by hand from day one. A short set every day beats one long weekend session.
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